Take a walk on the wild side with these faded leopard print nails. See a tutorial from start to finish.

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Step One: Apply Your Base

File your nails to the desired shape and apply a base coat. Then, paint your nails with two coats of white nail polish.

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Step Two: Add Your First Coat of Color

When the white is dry, begin creating the faded look! Taking a light pastel blue, add a small amount to the tip of the nail. Using a topcoat, brush down the blue nail varnish to make a fade.

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Step Four: Draw Leopard Spots

With your new dip-dyed faded nails in place, you're ready to add a leopard print on top. Using a black nail art pen, draw on the over-sized leopard print pictured above.

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Step Three: Add a Darker Color

Repeat the previous step, except this time use a darker turquoise blue, starting at the tip and then brushing down with the topcoat into the pastel blue color.

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The Finished Look

Now, it's time to admire your work! This festive design is perfect for a summertime party. If you're not into leopard, you can just try the faded look and leave it at that, or you can go for another interesting animal print.

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Runway-Inspired Faded Leopard Print Nail Art

Take a walk on the wild side with these faded leopard print nails. See a tutorial from start to finish.

These leopard nails, from Nails by Sophie of The Illustrated Nail, are inspired by the House of Holland spring/summer 2012 faded print design. Check out step-by-step instructions for achieving this funky design.